“Enjoying together around good food” defines the essence of GBfoods, the group that brings together the multi-local reality and the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit that has accompanied the various companies and local brands that shape it since its creation 80 years ago.
Today, with a turnover of around 1 billion euros and a team of 2400 employees, the Group is present with its daily meal products in Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, CIS Republics, in 30 countries in Africa and the Middle East through prestigious brands as Gallina Blanca, Star, Jumbo, Grand’Italia and Gino.
Its innovative character, the local recipes, its commitment to society and to an optimal nutrition through daily meals of which its products are part of, are the key of its success.Role
The Projects Lead will be based in Kebbi, Nigeria and have on-the-grounds responsibility for the implementation of the block farming concept in Nigeria, starting with proof-of-concept project for the tomato block farming project in Kebbi State in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Executive Director in the design of priority products for the block farming projects.
Design annual project roll out plans for the block farms.
Lead in the execution of the block farming projects in the ground.
Responsible for local community stakeholder engagement, including community leaders, farmers, suppliers, etc.
Fully responsible for maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with farmers on the block farming projects, ensuring low attrition with farmers.
Work with agronomists to provide deep level technical support to farmers, leading to improved farm yields year-on-year.
Identify suitable locations for the implementation of future block farming projects
Provide leadership to local team to ensure a strong sense of team commitment and motivation.
Preparation and presentation of periodic project reports.
Requirements
Technical Competencies:
Minimum three (3) years of work experience in a Project Management or similar role.
Experience working on a farm setting in Kebbi State or Northern Nigeria and providing technical support to farmers
Experience in managing teams
Behavioural Competencies:
Leadership and people management
Stakeholder management.
Local community engagement.
Effective Communication, with fluency in Hausa language will be an added advantage.
Proactivity
Result-driven and high sense of ownership.
Analytical capability and critical thinking.
Resource management with integrity.
What can you expect from us?
You will be part of a unique company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands.
